Motherboard Components and Functions

Mr. Westfall provides an overview of the motherboard's components, including the CPU, North Bridge, South Bridge, ROM chip, DIMM memory slots, expansion slots, and data cable ports. He explains the function of each component, such as the CPU's role in processing and the importance of cooling it with a heat sink and fan. The video also covers the purpose of expansion slots for enhancing system capabilities and the use of data cable ports for connecting drives. The session concludes with an invitation for questions to clarify any doubts.

What is the primary function of the CPU socket on a motherboard?

• To cool the CPU

• To store system firmware

• To connect the CPU to the motherboard

• To provide power to the CPU

Which component is responsible for transferring heat away from the CPU?

• Heat sink

• ROM chip

• South Bridge

• North Bridge

What is the role of the North Bridge on a motherboard?

• To provide power to the motherboard

• To connect peripheral devices

• To manage communication between the CPU and RAM

• To store system firmware

Where is the system firmware stored on a motherboard?

• ROM chip

• CPU

• North Bridge

• South Bridge

What is the purpose of DIMM slots on a motherboard?

• To connect external devices

• To install RAM modules

• To expand storage capacity

• To connect the CPU

How do expansion slots enhance a computer's capabilities?

• By cooling the motherboard

• By storing system firmware

• By allowing additional cards to be installed

• By increasing CPU speed

What type of cards can be installed in expansion slots?

• Graphics and sound cards

• RAM modules

• ROM chips

• CPU chips

What is the primary function of an IDE cable?

• To connect the CPU to the motherboard

• To provide power to the motherboard

• To transfer data between the motherboard and drives

• To cool the CPU

Which type of cable is typically known as a ribbon cable?

• SATA cable

• IDE cable

• Power cable

• USB cable

What is the purpose of SATA slots on a motherboard?

• To connect hard drives and optical drives

• To install RAM modules

• To connect the CPU

• To provide power to the motherboard